Don Quixote Performed by Israel Ballet
SHOW TIMES:February 2010
02/20 (8:00 pm)
Today Don Quixote is considered one of the most joyous and festive of the classical ballets, brimming with spectacular virtuoso dancing. At the same time this abundance of dancing is well organized, showing a clear choreographic and dramatic vision.
A short prologue based on mime action is followed by an act called A Square in Barcelona, in which classical choreography imitating the "Spanish Style" is predominant, with a sprinkling of character dances.
The second act, The Gypsy Camp, comes as a sharp contrast- here pantomime and characters dancing reign supreme (although some 15 years ago this scene also contained a lyrical pas de deux for the two main characters).
The next act, Dulcinea's Garden, is a purely classical one in which only female dancers appear. This is followed by A Tavern in Seville; once again, there is plenty of character dancing and acting- and traditionally, even the ballerina wears heeled shoes in the scene.
The final wedding celebration is an extended classical grand pas with the now famous pas de deux of the main characters.
The characters of the ballet do much more than just perform their numerous variations, however; they express their thoughts and emotions through dancing, and each character has his or her own idiosyncrasies which are expressed in the choreography itself.
Don Quixote is also distinguished by what can be called its democratic spirit: the only "noble cavalier" in the ballet is Gamache, and he is the butt of everyone's jokes and tricks. Don Quixote himself is treated with an increasing irony, friendly though it may be. By contrast, Kitri and Basilio are heroes of the people; they belong to the crowd and the crowd interferes in their lives without any second thoughts.
Full price tickets are $39, $42, $45, and $50 depending on seating location. 10% discount available for groups of 15 or more. Please call the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.
Running time: TBA
Ticket Prices: $39-$50; 10% discount available
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These funds also help to cover the cost of operating the theatre, including administrative and box office staffing, computer and telephone systems, utilities and supplies. This charge is determined on a show-by-show basis and is proportionate to the average ticket cost of a given show.
Order Charge (per order): An order charge of $2.50 per order is added to all online and telephone sales to cover the cost of mailing materials and postage.
Handling charges are standard in the performing arts industry, but The Hanover Theatre handles all its ticketing independently of any other ticketing company. As a result, our fees tend to be significantly less than those you will find elsewhere, where third-party ticketing companies are utilized. The reduced fees we charge make it possible for us to provide you with personalized customer service and continue to provide you with world-class entertainment including Broadway, Music, and More in one of Forbe's Top 10 Most Livable Cities in the U.S.
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Handling and Order Charges (per ticket): A Handling Charge of between $0 and $5.00 per ticket is added to all online and telephone sales.
These funds also help to cover the cost of operating the theatre, including administrative and box office staffing, computer and telephone systems, utilities and supplies. This charge is determined on a show-by-show basis and is proportionate to the average ticket cost of a given show.
Order Charge (per order): An order charge of $2.50 per order is added to all online and telephone sales to cover the cost of mailing materials and postage.
Handling charges are standard in the performing arts industry, but The Hanover Theatre handles all its ticketing independently of any other ticketing company. As a result, our fees tend to be significantly less than those you will find elsewhere, where third-party ticketing companies are utilized. The reduced fees we charge make it possible for us to provide you with personalized customer service and continue to provide you with world-class entertainment including Broadway, Music, and More in one of Forbe's Top 10 Most Livable Cities in the U.S.
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